The South Lawn Commencement 2023 Knox College’s 178th Commencement ceremony honored the class of 2023 on June 4, 2023.
The South Lawn Bringing Art to Life In May, Knox College graduate Ingrid Wasmer ’21 and current student James Adamson ’24 debuted their art installation in Chicago.
I Am Knox I Am Knox — Nick Henning ’23 Nick Henning ’23 is involved in the baseball team and Phi Gamma Delta.
The South Lawn Knox Announces Faculty Promotions Five Knox faculty members received promotions prior to the start of the 2023-24 academic year.
The South Lawn A Fond Farewell to Retiring Faculty Six faculty members retired from Knox at the end of the 2022-23 school year. This group of educators has accumulated over 200 years of service to the College.
The South Lawn Knox College Receives Largest-Ever Richter Grant Last fall, Knox College received a $300,000 grant from the Richter Memorial Fund to support student research projects.
The South Lawn Trapedo Sims Wins Illinois Humanities Grant Daniel J. Logan Assistant Professor of Peace and Justice Leanne Trapedo Sims has been chosen as a second-time recipient of a grant from Illinois Humanities.
The South Lawn Learning the Ropes with Aerial Dance Chicago Earlier this year, Knox College students had the opportunity to study and work alongside professional dancers from the Aerial Dance Chicago team.
The South Lawn New Green Oaks Field Station Planned Since its creation in 1958, Green Oaks has been an incredible resource for Knox students, faculty, and staff, and Knox College is committed to the continuing stewardship of Green Oaks and to the enhancement of its contribution to the cultural and intellectual life of the College.
The South Lawn What’s Next for The Class of 2023? The Class of 2023 celebrated their career at Knox during Commencement on June 4. We asked a group of graduates what their plans are moving forward and how they defined the Knox experience.
The 'Burg Blessings in a Backpack Going Strong The idea of organizing volunteers to pack food for hundreds of Galesburg children while the cost of supplies has risen 40 percent is a sizable task.
The South Lawn New AD Takes the Lead Corey Goff joined the Knox community this summer as the College’s new Director of Athletics.
The South Lawn Knox Welcomes Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission Nathan Ament is just a few months into his role as Knox’s new Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission, but he’s already bringing a fresh perspective to the admissions process at Knox.
The South Lawn New Senior Staff Members Focus on Success Meet new senior staff members, Alec Guroff and Brad Nolden.
The 'Burg Hustle to the Orange Cup Knox alum Scott Baldwin ’81 and his wife, Melany, have opened a coffee hangout spot—Orange Cup Side Hustle.
The South Lawn Media Matters Members of the Knox community explore art through many different media—painting, sculpture, photography, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, spoken word. Here is a sampling of Monica Berlin's award-winning creative poetry
I Am Knox I Am Knox — Eeman Mahar ’23 Eeman Mahar ’23 is involved in several student organizations and loves talking to new people.
The South Lawn Systemic Injustice Explored at MLK Convocation Lawrence Jackson, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of English and History at Johns Hopkins University, was the keynote speaker for the 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Convocation at the College.
The South Lawn Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend 2022 Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend was put into one fun-filled weekend in 2022.
The South Lawn Prairie Fire Score! The Prairie Fire had several teams with record breaking seasons this year.
The South Lawn Media Matters Knox students explore art through many different media—painting, sculpture, photography, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, spoken word. Here is a sampling of just a few of the awardwinning creative works from our students.
The South Lawn Commencement 2022 About 260 seniors crossed the stage after listening to the Commencement address from Walter Mosely, acclaimed author.
The 'Burg Historic Preservation of Iconic Homes Knox alum Amy Tropp ’98 is preserving history by buying and renovating historic homes in the Galesburg area.
I Am Knox I am Knox — Aicha Chehmani ’24 Aicha Chehmani ’24 is involved in several student organizations and loves to cook.
The South Lawn New Soccer Coaches Kevwe Akpore has taken the position as head men’s soccer coach, and Robert Battisson was named the head women’s soccer coach.
The South Lawn Spring 2022 Homecoming Alumni from classes ending in 0, 1, 5, and 6 celebrated Reunions, including a 50th Reunion for classes of 1970 and 1971. The May Homecoming brought more than 400 alumni to Knox to reconnect with one another and enjoy campus in the spring.
The South Lawn Reduce Your Carbon Footprint! Knox College is providing the opportunity for readers to opt-out of the print edition of the magazine and choose the online version only.
The South Lawn What’s Next for The Class of 2022? Graduates from the Class of 2022 have found new roles in politics, data analytics, graduate school, and more.
The South Lawn Knox Promotes Four Faculty Members Four members of the Knox faculty received promotions and tenure in July.
The South Lawn Experience Working in Knox’s Seymour Library Led Matrice Young ’21 to Pursue MLIS Matrice Young ’21 worked at Seymour Library as an undergrad: an experience that was pivotal in her decision to study for a master’s of library and information science.
The South Lawn What's Next for The Class of 2021 A recap of what some of Knox's newest alumni are doing.
The South Lawn Monica M. Keith is New Vice President for Advancement Monica M. Keith comes to Knox College with more than 20 years of high education experience.
The South Lawn Knox Community Booms with Summer Research Many Knox students spend their summers conducting scientific research and working on on creative projects.
The South Lawn Knox College “Abolition for All Time” Humanities Lab to be Funded by Mellon Grant The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded Knox College a grant of $1.2 million to fund projects ranging from archival-based research courses to experiential learning opportunities.
The South Lawn Dr. MarQuita Barker is New Vice President for Student Development MarQuita D. Barker, Ed.D., a highly accomplished educational professional, is the new Knox Collegevice president for student development.
I Am Knox I am Knox — Derrick Jackson ’22 Derrick Jackson ’22 is a two-sport athlete and would like to work with children when he graduates.
The South Lawn Knox College Awarded $248,000 Grant for Revitalization of Immersive Cultural and Language Study The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded Knox College a $248,000 grant to expand students’ opportunities
The South Lawn Commencement 2021 The Class of 2021 celebrated Knox's 176th Commencement exercises on June 5, 2021.
The South Lawn A Leadership Legacy Knox’s New Board Chair, Tony Etz is a fourth generation Knox alumnus.
The 'Burg Knox Professor Elected Mayor of Galesburg Professor of Environmental Studies took office as Galesburg Mayor in May 2021.
The South Lawn Hart receives White Creative Writing Prize Marin Hart ’24 received the Beverly K. White and Friends Prize in Creative Writing in May 2021.
The South Lawn Knox Promotes Seven Faculty Members Seven members of the Knox faculty received promotions in June 2021.
The South Lawn Knox Donors Continue Legacy of Success The Knox community’s steadfast commitment to support the College and our students remained constant through 2021.
The South Lawn Isaac Hughes ’21 Named Lincoln Laureate A double-major in environmental studies and philosophy, Isaac Hughes ’21 is this year's Lincoln Laureate.
The South Lawn Knox Names C. Andrew McGadney 20th President C. Andrew (Andy) McGadney was appointed the 20th president of Knox College following a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees at its February 2021 meeting.
The South Lawn Student Teaching during a Pandemic Twenty-seven Knox College educational studies students are fulfilling their student teaching requirements during the 2020-21 academic year—an especially stressful time for many schoolchildren, families, and teachersbecause of COVID-19.
The South Lawn College to Hold Modified In-Person Commencement for Class of 2021 The College announced it will hold in-person Commencement exercises on Saturday, June 5, 2021, with Sunday, June 6, as the severe weather contingency date.
The South Lawn Meet Knox's Newest Endowed Professors Lynette Lombard (art), Monica Berlin '95 (creative writing), Andy Mehl (chemistry), and Julio Noriega (modern languages) talk about their work as scholars and teachers.
The South Lawn Spanish Students Translate Immigrant Testimony from Detention Centers Professor Robin Ragan’s Spanish 205 course included a project translating audio testimonials from immigrants detained at the Otay Mesa Detention Center in California.
The South Lawn New Student Research Projects Funded by Richter Program Since 1995, the Paul K. Richter and Evalyn Elizabeth Cook Richter Memorial Funds, Bankof America, N.A., Trustee, have provided more than $1.3 million to support Knox College students. Grants have paid for student travel to conduct or present research, summer housing and internships, and even the purchase of material and supplies.
The South Lawn A Socially Distant String Ensemble The Knox String Ensemble performed differently this year due to pandemic conditions, creating a challenging environment for students and faculty.
The South Lawn Mirza Jazz Residency Goes Virtual for 2021 The 2021 Jerome Mirza Virtual Jazz Residency spotlights seven different musical artists from across the globe in free online events for both Knox students and the general public.
The South Lawn Knox Alumni among Key Players at Super Bowl LV Two former Knox Prairie Fire student-athletes played key roles in the 2021 Super Bowl.
I Am Knox I am Knox — David Zavala ’21 David Zavala ’21 is a first-generation student, a chemistry major, and a biochemistry minor.
The 'Burg The Little Bar Next to the Train Station La Cantinita is Elvith Santoyo-McNaught ’13 and husband Justin McNaught’s latest venue—a tequila bar with a limited menu of Mexican food.
The South Lawn In Memoriam: Robert Hellenga, Acclaimed Novelist and Professor Emeritus of English Robert Hellenga, George Appleton Lawrence Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of English and award-winning writer, died on July 18.
The South Lawn Knox Bids Farewell to Longtime Faculty Christie Cirone, Jessie Dixon-Montgomery, Joel Estes, Fred L. Hord, L. Sue Hulett, Charles Schulz, and Lane Sunderland all retired at the end of the 2019–20 academic year.
The South Lawn Danielle Steen Fatkin Named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Danielle Fatkin, associate professor of history and chair of archaeology, has been appointed as the new associate dean for faculty affairs, following the completion of Associate Professor of Mathematics Mary Armon’s four-year term in the position.
I Am Knox I am Knox — Shuchita Poddar '22 Shuchita Poddar is a creative writing major, a journalism minor, and a budding videographer and photographer.
The South Lawn In Memoriam: John P. McCall, 15th President of Knox College John P. McCall, 15th President of Knox College and Peace Corps volunteer, died on May 22, 2020.
The South Lawn In Memoriam: Eugene A. Perry, Professor Emeritus of Biology Eugene Perry, Professor Emeritus of Biology, died on July 17, 2020.
The South Lawn President Amott Announces Retirement in June 2021 Dr. Teresa Amott, president of Knox College, announced her plans to retire in June 2021
The South Lawn Scenes from the Second Annual Computer Science Career Summit Alumni executives from Microsoft, Google, and other top companies return to Knox to coach students on making a career in technology.
The South Lawn Knox Debuts New Major in Data Science Knox College introduces a new data science major.
The South Lawn Crook Becomes 28th Fulbright Recipient Since 2006 Keara Crook ’19 has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Vietnam.
The South Lawn Senior Named Knox's First Wylie Scholar in Accounting Senior Taniayah Johnson received Wylie Scholar in accounting.
The South Lawn Meet Knox’s Newest Tenured Faculty At its June 2020 meeting, the Board of Trustees awarded tenure to Scott DeWitt (educational studies), Nate Williams (educational studies), Ben Farrer (environmental studies), and Sara O’Brien (psychology).
The South Lawn Pandemic No Obstacle to Summer Internships Summer internships have become an essential part of most students' college experiences—and that doesn't change even during a pandemic.
The South Lawn Knox Offers Job Search Resources for Students and Alumni Bastian Family Center for Career Success has been stepping up efforts to help both graduating students and alumni find new opportunities.
The South Lawn In Memoriam: Robert J. Sparks '56, Emeritus Trustee Remembering the life and work of Emeritus Trustee Robert J. Sparks '56.
The South Lawn In Memoriam: Rodney O. Davis, Co-founder of The Lincoln Studies Center Remembering the life and work of Rodney O. Davis, Szold Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Hostory and Co-founder of The Lincoln Studies Center.
The South Lawn Report Shows Knox and Other Schools Are Expanding Students' Access to Education Knox College is on track to meet its goal of enrolling 50,000 more lower-income students by 2025.
The South Lawn Fueling the Fire: Recruitment Key to Success for Prairie Fire Basketball Great things are happening on (and off) the court for Prairie Fire basketball.
The South Lawn Classics Department Revamps Academic Programs Beginning in the 2019 fall term, Knox has streamlined its classics curriculum to make it more accessible to 21st century students.
The South Lawn Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center Renovation Attracts Praise from Students, Faculty The reimagined Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center (SMC) is wowing people with its attractive look and plentiful supply of collaborative and individual study spaces.
The South Lawn New Faculty Bring Diverse Interests Four new faculty members joined the Knox community, bringing their own research interests, teaching styles, and personalities to campus.
The South Lawn What's Next For The Class of 2019? Now that they've earned their undergraduate degrees, members of the Knox College Class of 2019 are moving forward with the next part of their lives.
The South Lawn In Memoriam: James "Jimmy" Isaacson Former Knox baseball head coach, and later associate head coach, died on December 21.
The South Lawn In Memoriam: Robin O. Metz Longtime Knox faculty member. Philip Sidney Post Professor of English, and Co-founder of The Program in Creative Writing died on November 27, 2018.
The South Lawn Students Explore Arts and Culture of Southern China Students in ASIA 237 started the fall term in a classroom in George Davis Hall—and ended it more than 7,500 miles away.
The South Lawn Three More Students Win Gilman Scholarship Three Knox students have been chosen to receive a competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
The South Lawn First-year High Jumper Qualifies for Nationals, Named All-American First-year student Austin Rauch continues his champion career at Knox.
The 'Burg A Murder of Crows? Honors research by Elena Prado-Ragan '18 is leading to a deterred presence of crows on and near the Knox campus.
The South Lawn Schneider Named Provost & Dean Michael A. Schneider, professor of history, is Knox's new Provost and Dean of Knox College.
I Am Knox I am Knox — Peter Bailley '74 A philosophy major, Peter joined the staff of Knox College in 1985 and stayed until his recent retirement.
The South Lawn House of Peace and Equity Opens The Intercultural Life and Spiritual Life Offices have a new home on the Knox College campus: the House of Peace and Equity, also known as the HOPE Center.
The South Lawn Students Sharpen Entrepreneurial Talents During StartUp Term Ten-week academic immersion experience provides opportunities for student teams to build companies offering various products and services.
The South Lawn 5 Questions for CFO Paul Eisenmenger The vice president for finance and administration/chief financial officer joined Knox in January 2019
The South Lawn Knox Introduces Early College Program Beginning in fall 2019, high-achieving high school students from the local area will have the opportunity to take courses at Knox through the Knox Early College Program.
The South Lawn Meet Olive, the Therapy Dog Knox College Counseling Services has begun offering pet therapy to students who want to spend time with a four-legged friend.
I Am Knox I am Knox — Tricia Duke '19 A psychology major and journalism minor, Tricia spent her summer studying moral judgments and our sense of "wrongness".
The South Lawn Knox Debuts New Major in Business Expanded Content The new program offers real-world opportunities to work as entrepreneurs, lead diverse teams, and tackle some of the thorniest issues in the global economy.
The South Lawn “All the Living Still Up Ahead” Beck, Polay, Rosenfeld, and Swanson Retire, Named Professors Emeriti
The South Lawn Exhibits Explore, Memorialize History Ford Center for the Fine Arts was the home to two exhibits this spring: 1968 and 99 Lives.
The South Lawn $1 Million “Campaign for Our Knox” Highlights Another Strong Year of Fundraising Knox received more than $13.2 million from donors during the 2017–18 fiscal year through The Campaign for Our Knox.
The South Lawn Two Recent Graduates Selected for Fulbright Awards Two of the College’s newest alumni have received Fulbright awards for the 2018–19 academic year.
The South Lawn Prairie Fire, Prairie Snow? Team Snowflakes beat Team Smoky Flames by a score of three to one during Green Oaks Term 2018.
The South Lawn Two for Tenure Expanded Content Two members of the Knox faculty received promotions this June—William Hope and Helen Hoyt ’01 received tenure and were promoted to associate professors.
The South Lawn LEED Gold for Whitcomb Art Center Already recognized for its innovative design and construction, the Whitcomb Art Center is now gaining national recognition for its energy efficiency.
The South Lawn Detours No More! The new Rev. Jon A. Sibley Sr. Underpass officially opened on July 18, 2018.
I Am Knox Softball on the Rise The Prairie Fire softball team finished the 2018 season with their best record since 2005.
The South Lawn BETA and Soccer and Post (and CFA and Intercultural Life) Oh My Summer 2018 was a busy one, with multiple construction and renovation projects taking place across campus.
The South Lawn Embrace, Follow, Reach The members of the Class of 2018 likely received more advice over Commencement weekend than at any other time of their lives. Here’s just a small sample.
The South Lawn A Q&A With Garikai Campbell, Knox's New Provost & Dean Expanded Content Dr. Garikai Campbell will join the Knox community in June as the College’s new provost and dean of the College.
The South Lawn Knox Welcomes New AD Daniella Irle Knox welcomed Daniella J. Irle as its new director of athletics in February, following a nationwide search.
The South Lawn Internship to First Job at Goldman Sachs "The key point is the support I had at Knox," Graske says.
The South Lawn NSF Grant Funds “A Whole Lot of Microscope” A $188,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will help students gain a more in-depth understanding of the world.
The South Lawn India’s Premier Comedian, Knox Alumnus Vir Das, to Give 2018 Commencement Address Mary Meg McCarthy, the executive director of Heartland Alliance's National Immigrant Justice Center, and Michael W. Young, American geneticist and 2017 Nobel Prize Winner, will also receive honorary degrees during the exercises.
The South Lawn Students Connect Academic, Residential Experience in Living-Learning Community Expanded Content First-year students build relationships with their classmates through a shared residential experience.
The South Lawn U.S. News Ranks Knox in Top 10 for “Operating Efficiency” Knox College is one of the top 10 colleges in the country for "operating efficiency," according to a new study by U.S. News & World Report.
The South Lawn Knox Welcomes New Faculty Expanded Content Four new faculty members joined the Knox community this fall, joining the classics, computer science, educational studies, and psychology departments.
I Am Knox I Am Knox—Will Parkinson '19 The physics major co-founded the Knox Engineering Club, where members build projects and share knowledge.
The South Lawn Congratulations to Four Faculty Four members of the Knox faculty received promotions this June—Brandon Polite '03, Gabe Raley, Julio Noriega, and Monica Berlin '95.
The South Lawn What's Next for the Class of 2017? Members of the Class of 2017 have big plans post-Knox, from entering the workforce to pursuing graduate school and everything in between.
The South Lawn StartUp Term Sharpens Entrepreneurial Talents Knox students sharpened their entrepreneurial skills in a real-world environment through StartUp Term, where teams build companies offering a variety of products and services.
The South Lawn K Club Catches Fire In the seven years since the K Club was founded, annual donations have grown by more than $100,000.
I Am Knox I Am Knox—Samantha Nichols '20 A golf recruit, Samantha traveled 4,166 miles to join the Knox College community.
The South Lawn A Trio of Faculty Retirements With cake and kind words, members of the Knox community celebrated the careers of three retiring professors this spring: Larry Breitborde, John Dooley, and Stephen Fineberg.
The South Lawn Students Experience Life as Medical Professionals Two groups of pre-med students recently learned firsthand what it means to be a medical professional.
The South Lawn Celebrating a Milestone Knox hosted a First-Generation Celebration and reception for graduating seniors and their families during senior week.
The South Lawn 100+ Study Abroad Opportunities Now Available With Knox’s recent addition of more than 40 pre-approved study abroad programs, students who want to study off-campus can now choose from nearly 100 different opportunities.
The South Lawn Three to Pursue Fulbrights Three Knox alumni are pursuing Fulbright awards to complete teaching assistantships for the 2017-2018 school year.
